Testimonials | The Upstate Mind

Paul

"I had the pleasure of working with Sue as part of the Positive Intelligence (PQ) program. As a coach, Sue was insightful, open and always very professional, enriching the PQ experience for me through her guidance. I highly recommend the PQ program, and Sue as a coach, for anyone looking to make lasting change in both their personal and professional lives."

Gail

"To be coached by Sue, is a gift that you give to yourself. The coaching sessions were an investment in my personal growth. Sue partnered with me, and together we explored what was holding me back from the quality of life that I desperately wanted but found so difficult to achieve. I learned how to get out of my head and back into the driver's seat of my life. I came to the realization that a perfect plan is no substitute for action. No matter how you look at it, change is going to require some work. Having Sue's support meant the world to me. She was my accountability partner, who genuinely cares about my success and happiness."

Sarah

"Sue helped me identify what I was looking for in my career and modify my job search process to match that. Once I knew what I wanted, we worked together to build a resume that attracted potential employers. She was very helpful in sending me information that was relevant to me throughout the process as well."

Corey

"As a young professional, navigating the workplace and first career moves can be very challenging. Sue has been there every step of the way. From perfecting my CV, to carefully guided interview prep, and exploring my workplace identity through different assessment tools. Every few weeks when I meet with Sue, there's an opportunity to review challenging workplace relationships and also reflect on what I want from my career (and life more generally). After every session, I bring forward the tools we developed together into every element of my personal and professional life. It is great to know that Sue is always there to support and guide me!"

Nathalie

"I've been working with Sue for a few years. As part of my journey with her, I completed a six week program on Positive Intelligence that "rebooted" my attitude towards life in general and in dealing with specific situations. My mental and physical health significantly improved and I started showing up very differently in my interactions with others. The change was so impactful that it convinced my husband to sign up for the program himself. It was beneficial for him as well as for our relationship.

Since then, Sue and I have continued in that journey to explore other materials that align and reinforce the concepts of Positive Intelligence. When I hit inevitable bumps in the road, I'm grateful to have a tried and true approach to get back on track."

Joanne

"I just finished 8 sessions with Coach Sue. I put my trust in Sue as a fellow coach from her demonstrated expertise, compassion, and leadership. I was able to tackle my objectives because Sue asks the right questions and responds to what is really showing up. Not only did I gain in my own personal growth, Sue generously shares her coaching gems which I am gratefully applying in my practice.

From the very first session, she gave me the gift of co-creating a Touchstone, or Anchor which I use whenever I need grounding to soldier on! Ask her about this!

Thanks Sue for my coaching experience. Great way to end the year!"

Jenna

"I have known Sue for many years and was thrilled when I heard she started a coaching business. She is a genuine, caring, and empathetic person who always uplifts her friends and family. Saboteur, Sage, PQ Reps—words I didn't even know before my mental fitness training with Sue—are now such an important part of who I am and what I do every day. Sue did such an incredible job leading our Pod through Shirzad Chamine's Positive Intelligence work. She thoughtfully curated our group to include women with varying life experiences who provided support, advice, and accountability. Sue is an active listener who asks thought-provoking questions and gets you to approach situations in a way that will make you feel mentally powerful. While our work included the PQ app, it was my time with her and our Pod that truly made a lasting impact. My mind is stronger and I am better equipped to handle challenging situations and those that cause my mind to go negative. I also love that she offers continuum services to expand on what you learn during the core program and to take your mental fitness to the next level. Working with Sue is a worthwhile investment in yourself—I got so much more out of it than I thought possible."

Diana

"Sue is an authentic individual who creates a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space for you to explore your life, relationships, successes, challenges and areas you seek to improve. She is an active listener who can then consicesly offer constructive and useful feedack/input. For me, it is a bosnus that she asks challenging questions designed to invite me on a quest for deeper understanding and exploration. Additionally, she offers out-of-the-box options to problems that you then decide to impolement or use as a springboard to create your own out-of-the-box solutions. I am so grateful that she has been by my side of my personal and professional journey of growth and change.

I encourage you to reach out to her if you are in need of change, personally or professionally. She is genuinely invested in her clients and has a strong desire to see you succeed. I believe it is essential for a coach to be on her own journey of self-discovery, growth and change, and Sue is, which makes your time and work with her that much more meaningful and beneficial.

If you are considering investing in yourself, you want Sue by your side. You will be so thankful for her support, wisdom and expertise."

Eva

"I am very thankful to Sue for always being 100% present and focused on me during our sessions. She quickly created a safe, positive, no-judgment space where I could be myself and work through my own brain and emotions. She was able to adapt to my style and my needs in a way that made me feel supported.

My 5 sessions with Sue when by too fast, and yet, in this short time, Sue's coaching has had a noticeable impact. Sue gave me the time and tools I needed to identify the real issues at hand and devise action plans that would work for me. I learned that there is a solution to everything; it is up to me to take the time to find this solution and implement it."